Petal Pals
old garden · 1888
Madame Ernest Calvat
5' to 8'
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium to large
Bloom habit
usually solitary, sometimes in small clusters
Petal count
very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
intense, sweet, damask-like fragrance
Color Description
warm pink with mauve or lavender undertones
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
5' to 8'
Spread
4' to 6'
Soil
well-draining, rich soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average
Fertilizer
balanced fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune after spring flush
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of Madame Isaac Pereire